Business Execution Director - Charlotte, NC

Business Execution Director - Charlotte, NC

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NYSE: ZION) is a premier financial services company with ~$100B in assets operating through 8 brands in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. With a leading market share in small and middle-market banking, the Bank’s 500+ client managers and 200+ wealth advisors have vigorous client development strategies that feed into Zions Capital Markets.

Zions Capital Markets

Zions Capital Markets provides targeted, client-driven financing and advisory solutions to help companies across our markets raise capital efficiently and execute strategic transactions effectively. Our approach is simple – to help clients we know connect and tell their story to investors we know well.

Zions Capital Markets brings “bulge bracket” solutions to the business customers of our local affiliates, as the platform is continually expanding our product capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our client base. The platform currently has teams of experienced professionals operating from offices in Salt Lake City, Houston, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, and Orange County.

Overall General Job Function

We are looking for a Business Execution Director to collaborate, lead and partner with Zions Capital Markets ("ZCM") Leadership and senior managers to establish business priorities, influence and drive initiatives, and represent ZCM on numerous work streams/initiatives/requests, some of which may be initiated outside of ZCM. This role requires a collaborative individual capable of initiating action and managing change in a fast-paced environment and strong relationship management, influencing, vision and execution skills.

The role requires a sense of urgency, passion for results, and personal accountability for achievement. They will also have a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong credible relationships with key stakeholders of all seniority levels across the enterprise.

Essential Functions

• Deliver various programs, initiatives, and requests across the Capital Markets division to improve operating performance (efficiency and effectiveness), mitigate risks, and grow our platform. Partner with Senior Capital Market’s leaders, managers, and key internal constituents, including Risk Management (Market Risk, Compliance, Counter party Risk, Operational Risk, etc.), Technology, Enterprise Project Management Office, Legal, Finance, Audit, and all other internal partners to accomplish these responsibilities.
  
  Ensure thoughtful and robust change management routines in place prior to execution.
• Research complex business, operational, risk, and strategic initiatives that require analytical skills, organizational strategy, and understanding of capital markets products/services, including applicable regulations, laws, and industry best practices to yield specific recommendations or remediations. Present recommendations to support growth opportunities, infrastructure & risk management enhancements, and operational efficiency & effectiveness.
• Assist in the annual strategic planning process, partnering with ZCM Leaders and Managers to document key projects, initiatives, growth plans, and efficiency efforts.
• Ensure processes, controls, and work products are fully compliant with all applicable regulations, rules, and internal policies. Create or assist with the creation of internal ZCM procedures, processes, and/or controls and any related documentation and review/approval processes.
• Draft or assist in the drafting of internal and external presentation and or communication materials. These could take the form of portfolio/initiative updates, committee submissions/presentations, key constituent reviews/inquiries (including Internal Audit), team meetings, and regulatory requests/examinations.
• Partner with key vendors/service providers, ensuring that the ZCM business realizes their maximum potential. Ensure service levels are maintained, and appropriate risk management measures are established and thoughtfully managed.
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure activities are well…